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Clean Water, 2nd Ed: An Introduction to Water Quality and Water Pollution ControlClean Water is a book for anyone concerned about this precious resource who wants to become better informed. In straightforward language, Kenneth Vigil provides a comprehensive introduction to the many scientific, regulatory, cultural, and geographic issues associated with water quality and water pollution control.Most...
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The Human Body Factory: A Guide to Your InsidesStep inside the busy, bustling factory that is the human body, and find out about all the different body parts and systems that keep whirring night and day! The Human Body Factory is an action-packed and informative guide to your insides. Each "department" is...
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Wild Inventions: Ideas Inspired by AnimalsWhere do inventors find inspiration? Sometimes they look to animals--which is known as bioinspiration! Author Sandra Markle presents twelve animal adaptations and the amazing technological advancements they've inspired. Readers get a fun peek at the creative process that led to the creation of inventions...
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Age Proof: The New Science of Living a Longer and Healthier LifeOne of the world's leading scientists on aging delivers a revealing and enjoyable account of what ageing is and how we can tackle its more serious side effects. ***SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2022*** Did you know that we can lead...
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The Unity of Science: Exploring Our Universe, from the Big Bang to the Twenty-First CenturyA journey guided by science that explores the universe, the earth, and the story of life For Irwin Shapiro, science starts with questions. This book provides a broad and entertaining survey of major scientific discoveries that have changed our views of nature and, in...
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A World Beyond Physics Lib/E: The Emergence and Evolution of LifeAmong the estimated one hundred billion solar systems in the known universe, evolving life is surely abundant. That evolution is a process of becoming in each case. Since Newton, we have turned to physics to assess reality. But physics alone cannot tell us where...
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On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin was published on November 24, 1859. The book's full title is On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. This book is a...
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A History of BiologyA comprehensive history of the biological sciences from antiquity to the modern era This book presents a global history of the biological sciences from ancient times to today, providing needed perspective on the development of biological thought while shedding light on the field's upheavals...
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Life in a Shell: A Physiologist's View of a TurtleTrundling along in essentially the same form for some 220 million years, turtles have seen dinosaurs come and go, mammals emerge, and humankind expand its dominion. Is it any wonder the persistent reptile bested the hare? In this engaging book physiologist Donald Jackson shares...
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The Nazi Symbiosis: Human Genetics and Politics in the Third ReichThe Faustian bargain-in which an individual or group collaborates with an evil entity in order to obtain knowledge, power, or material gain-is perhaps best exemplified by the alliance between world-renowned human geneticists and the Nazi state. Under the swastika, German scientists descended into the...
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The Life Cycle of an AntWatching an ant carry a crumb across a sidewalk holds great fascination for children. Children will certainly be eager to read more about this industrious insect in The Life Cycle of an Ant. The fascinating text is accompanied by full-color images and illustrations, which...
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After the Dinosaurs 3-Book Box Set: After the Dinosaurs, Beyond the Dinosaurs, the Day the Dinosaurs DiedBeyond dinosaurs, what strange and powerful creatures lived millions of years ago? This three-book collection introduces beginning readers to the amazing creatures that lived alongside the dinosaurs, the giant asteroid that may have killed them, and the incredible mammals that ruled the earth after...
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The Mushroom Hunters: A Hidden World of Food, Money, and (Mostly Legal) Adventure"A beautifully written portrait of the people who collect and distribute wild mushrooms . . . food and nature writing at its finest."--Eugenia Bone, author of Mycophilia "A rollicking narrative . . . Cook [delivers] vivid and cinematic scenes on every page."--The Wall Street...
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Meetings with Remarkable Mushrooms: Forays with Fungi Across HemispheresA whirlwind journey through fungus frontiers that underscores how appreciating fungi is key to understanding our planet's power and fragility. What can we learn from the lives of fungi? Splitting time between the northern and southern hemispheres, ecologist Alison Pouliot ensures that she experiences...
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It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, Gender, and FamiliesFrom the trusted team of Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley, this classic resource for younger children receives its most ambitious update yet. How does a baby begin and how is it born? How did I begin? Why are some parts of kids' bodies...
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Living ThingsYoung readers will understand the differences between living and non-living things with this bright and colorful book, which describes objects, as well as animals and plants and their life cycles.Author: Patricia ArmentroutPublisher: Crabtree SeedlingsPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.80w x 0.10dISBN:...
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The Wild Life of Our Bodies Lib/E: Predators, Parasites, and Partners That Shape Who We Are TodayBiologist Rob Dunn reveals the crucial influence that other species have upon our health, our well-being, and our world in The WildLife of Our Bodies--a fascinating tour through the hidden truths of nature and codependence. Dunn illuminates the nuanced, often imperceptible relationships that exist...
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A Book of Dogs (and Other Canines)Do you know the difference between a sight and a smell hound? Can you tell your pug from your poodle? From faithful family pet to wild pack animal, discover all there is to know about our canine friends (and their wild relatives) in this...
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Fungarium Poster BookBold and beautifully illustrated, these stunning posters from Fungarium are perfect for decorating your walls. This large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with twenty-eight pull-out posters of gorgeous images of fungi. This is a stunning celebration of all things mycological.Author: Ester GayaPublisher:...
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Why Do We Need Poop?Discover why poop is an important resource in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Ever ask yourself, "Do we really need poop?" Well, the answer is...YES! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this not-so-lovely part of nature is essential to our...
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